There are hundreds of people in Wales helping their communities and each other in all sorts of remarkable ways. And since 2004 the Wales Volunteer of the Year Awards has been shining the spotlight on these incredible people.

Do you know of an inspirational individual or group that
has made a real difference to their area or to the lives of
others?

Recent data from the Third Sector Data
Hub shows that 28% of people in Wales volunteer. If you
know someone who goes above and beyond to donate their time to a
good cause, why not nominate them for a Wales Volunteer of the Year
Award? It's your chance to get these remarkable people the
recognition they deserve.

There are six categories for nominations:

- Adult (25 years and over)
- Young volunteer (under 25
years)
- 'Green' volunteer (individual of any
age who volunteers with an environmental organisation or
project)
- Trustee
- Groups (two or more individuals,
whether as an informal group or a formally constituted
organisation)
- 'Digital' volunteer (an
individual who has helped tackle digital exclusion and helped
others to experience the benefits of using ICT) supported
by Digital
Communities Wales

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save it a final time before submitting it. If you have any queries
please contact us on 0800 2888 329.

Winners

The judging panel will select winners in each category

Winners will be invited to attend an award ceremony to be held
in June

Rules of the scheme

Nominations must be received by 20 April 2018 at
WCVA, Baltic House, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff Bay CF10 5FH,
or awards@wcva.org.uk,
using an official nomination form.

Individuals cannot be nominated by a partner or family member,
or nominate themselves. Please note: Groups cannot be nominated by
an employee, volunteer or trustee of the organisation.

You may only nominate one nominee or group from each
category.

The nominees must either live in Wales or undertake their
volunteering work in Wales. The groups nominated must be based in
Wales. We also welcome nominations for individuals and groups who
volunteer abroad for an organisation based in Wales.

Permission must be sought from the person or group
nominated.

Personal details provided on the nomination form may be passed
on to partner organisations and to the media for publicity
purposes. If you are not willing for any information to be shared
in this way or if you do not wish media organisations to contact
the nominee or nominator, please let us know as soon as
possible.

Previous winners of major Wales/UK awards are not eligible for
nomination including the Wales Volunteer of the Year Award.

The judges' decision on entries is final. The judges reserve
the right not to make an award in any particular category if they
feel that nominations are not suitable.

The nature of the certificates and awards presented is the
decision of WCVA. No alternative prizes will be considered.

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WCVA is the national membership organisation for the third sector in Wales. Our vision is for the third sector and volunteering to thrive and improve well-being for all. We aim to achieve this by influencing, connecting and enabling.